Environment (by research)
Position Details (Master's)
The Department of Environment and Geography also offers an Environment (by research) degree at University of York, where students follow an approved program of research supervised by a member of academic staff.
Environment (by research) is offered at the University of York .
Key facts
You can choose to complete an MPhil or PhD in one of four research areas:
- Environmental Geography
- Environmental Science
- Human Geography and Environment
- Environmental Economics and Environmental Management
You should contact potential supervisors early on. They will be happy to give you advice on the feasibility of your research ideas and offer feedback on a draft proposal. For each academic year, we also offer a number of funded studentships to exceptional applicants.
- You should contact potential supervisors early on. They will be happy to give you advice on the feasibility of your research ideas and offer feedback on a draft proposal.
- For each academic year, we also offer a number of funded studentships to exceptional applicants. Please see the funding section and the list of current PhD projects for more information.
Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position
Position Start Date
Sep 2026
University of York
On Campus (Full Time)
1 year
Aug 2026